El Capitan (Mars)
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 "El Capitan" rock outcrop at Meridiani Planum, Mars |
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| Coordinates | 1°54′S 354°30′E / 1.9°S 354.5°ECoordinates: 1°54′S 354°30′E / 1.9°S 354.5°E |
| Type of feature | Rock outcrop |
El Capitan is a layered rock outcrop found within the Margaritifer Sinus quadrangle (MC-19) region of the planet Mars, this geological outcrop was first discovered and observed by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity in February 2004. The rock outcrop was named for El Capitan, a topographical mountain lying within the state, Texas.
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